HSO names Bill Humleker as new executive director

Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 7:35 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 7:35 a.m.

The Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra has hired Bill Humleker as its new executive director and Turner Rouse as the new office administrator, according to an HSO news release.

In addition, the board of directors added six new members to its volunteer governing board. There are now 21 board members and six paid staff positions.

Humleker steps into the newly created position of executive director after serving decades in a volunteer capacity for the symphony. He served several terms on the board of directors with two terms as the president.

“I am delighted to have this opportunity to serve the HSO,” Humleker stated in the news release. “I have enjoyed many years of being an involved audience member and board member (and) now I have the chance to be involved on a day-to-day basis. I love the HSO, love to ‘Experience it Live,’ and look forward to helping it thrive for many seasons to come.”

Humleker is a native of Fond du Lac, Wis., and has lived in Hendersonville since 1982 when he and his wife, Jana, were transferred with Daniels Packaging (Printpack). Together they have raised two daughters who are ages 29 and 21. The Humlekers have been active volunteers in the community, serving on nonprofit boards and committees.

During his career, Bill Humleker has been a teacher, stock broker, corporate worker and office manager.

New board members appointed at the July meeting include Craig Dangerfield, Jules Hagymassy, Rita McConnell Hood, Susan Laborde, Debbie Patrick and Cindy Walker. Several of the new board members have been involved with the symphony either in a volunteer capacity or as patrons for years.

<p>The Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra has hired Bill Humleker as its new executive director and Turner Rouse as the new office administrator, according to an HSO news release.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the board of directors added six new members to its volunteer governing board. There are now 21 board members and six paid staff positions.</p><p>Humleker steps into the newly created position of executive director after serving decades in a volunteer capacity for the symphony. He served several terms on the board of directors with two terms as the president.</p><p>“I am delighted to have this opportunity to serve the HSO,” Humleker stated in the news release. “I have enjoyed many years of being an involved audience member and board member (and) now I have the chance to be involved on a day-to-day basis. I love the HSO, love to 'Experience it Live,' and look forward to helping it thrive for many seasons to come.”</p><p>Humleker is a native of Fond du Lac, Wis., and has lived in Hendersonville since 1982 when he and his wife, Jana, were transferred with Daniels Packaging (Printpack). Together they have raised two daughters who are ages 29 and 21. The Humlekers have been active volunteers in the community, serving on nonprofit boards and committees.</p><p>During his career, Bill Humleker has been a teacher, stock broker, corporate worker and office manager.</p><p>New board members appointed at the July meeting include Craig Dangerfield, Jules Hagymassy, Rita McConnell Hood, Susan Laborde, Debbie Patrick and Cindy Walker. Several of the new board members have been involved with the symphony either in a volunteer capacity or as patrons for years.</p>